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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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